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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.23, 1,203.34 and 581.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.23, 1,203.34 and 581.50 is: 872.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.23 : 1,203.34 = 581.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.23/1,203.34 = 581.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.23x = 1,203.34 × 581.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.23x = 699,742.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,742.21/802.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.25

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